Vinnie Politan interviews Jeremy Bartley, the defense attorney for former Sheriff Mickey Stines, about his plans to use an insanity defense in the trial. Bartley claims that pressure and anxiety contributed to the fatal shooting of the judge. To catch up on the facts, CLICK HERE. ( https://www.courttv.com/tag/shawn-stines/ ) Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/ Join the Investigation Newsletter https://www.courttv.com/email/ Court TV Podcast https://www.courttv.com/podc...
Mar 15, 2025•44 min
The legal troubles surrounding convicted killer Lori Daybell are far from over. After her double murder conviction in 2023 in the deaths of her two children, Lori was extradited to Arizona to face charges related to the shooting death of her fourth husband Charles Vallow, and the attempted shooting of her niece’s ex-husband. This episode of the Court TV Podcast features a hearing on 3/11/2025 where Lori Daybell has elected to represent herself. For more on the Cult Mom Conspiracy Trial, Click He...
Mar 13, 2025•57 min
In this episode titled "Michigan House of Horrors," Vinnie Politan explores the troubling case of Kelli Bryant, who is facing child abuse charges for allegedly abandoning her three children in horrific conditions inside a Michigan home. The episode examines the dire circumstances in which the children were left to fend for themselves. It also includes insights from neighbors, including one who had interactions with the children during their ordeal. To catch up on the facts, CLICK HERE. ( https:/...
Mar 12, 2025•44 min
Individuals who were inside the courtroom during O.J. Simpson's murder trial for the deaths of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman, share their perspectives on how racial tensions influenced the trial's outcome. They discuss how the defense used the trial as a platform to highlight issues of racism. To catch up on the facts, CLICK HERE. ( https://www.courttv.com/tag/oj-simpson/ ) Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/ Join the Investigation Newsletter https://www.courttv...
Mar 11, 2025•44 min
Lori Daybell's uncle, Rex Conner, reacts to her statements as she speaks out weeks ahead of her Arizona murder trial. Plus, a fifteen-year-old is charged with killing his mother and says he was inspired by a documentary about the Menendez brothers. To catch up on the facts, CLICK HERE. ( https://www.courttv.com/tag/opening-statements-with-julie-grant/ ) Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/ Join the Investigation Newsletter https://www.courttv.com/email/ Court TV Podcast...
Mar 11, 2025•43 min
In this episode of the Vinnie Politan Investigates Podcast, new details emerge regarding the unidentified male DNA evidence discovered beneath the fingernails of Maddie Mogen, one of the victims. The discussion delves into the intriguing yet disturbing implications of this evidence, exploring how it might relate to the tragic events surrounding the Idaho student murders. Vinnie Politan also examines the vivid recollections shared by Dylan Mortensen on the brutal night of the incident, providing ...
Mar 08, 2025•44 min
The controversial case against Karen Read. Prosecutors say she left her boyfriend, Officer John O’Keefe, to die in the snow after hitting him with her car, while Read claims that she’s the target of an elaborate cover-up. Her first trial, which was met with public outcry advocating for both sides, ended with a hung jury, and now she is preparing to stand trial once again. This episode of the Court TV Podcast takes you inside the courtroom for a key evidentiary motion hearing from 3/4/2025. For m...
Mar 06, 2025•2 hr 5 min
Tanya Zuvers is asking a court to declare her sons, Andrew, Alexander and Tanner Skelton, legally dead, but will that lead to criminal charges against the boys' father? Plus, Julie Grant asks experts about their theories as to how Gene Hackman may have died. To catch up on the facts, CLICK HERE. ( https://www.courttv.com/tag/opening-statements-with-julie-grant/ ) Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/ Join the Investigation Newsletter https://www.courttv.com/email/ Court ...
Mar 04, 2025•44 min
Testimony, photos, police reports, and diary entries were all used as evidence of domestic violence in O.J. Simpson’s murder trial, but the jury still found O.J. not guilty of murdering Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman. A friend of O.J. and Nicole, Ron Shipp and Denise Brown, Nicole's sister, also share their account of O.J. and Nicole's relationship. To catch up on the facts, CLICK HERE. ( https://www.courttv.com/tag/oj-simpson/ ) Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.co...
Mar 04, 2025•44 min
As Lori Daybell's trial is upcoming where she will represent herself, Vinnie Politan analyzes various pro se defendants and if it help or hurt their defense choosing to represent themselves, including Ronnie O'Neal, who brutally murdered his his girlfriend, daughter and attempted to murder his 8 year old son, Ty Tucker who was allegedly involved in a fatal robbery, and Darrell Brooks who drove through a Christmas parade killing six people. To catch up on the facts, CLICK HERE. ( https://www.cour...
Mar 04, 2025•44 min
More than a decade after the murder of FSU Law Professor Dan Markel authorities have uncovered a murder-for-hire plot orchestrated by Dan’s former brother-in-law Charlie Adelson, but prosecutors allege that Charlie’s mother Donna also played a role in having the father of her grandchildren killed. With four people convicted for their roles in this murder, Donna Adelson prepares to face a jury herself. This episode of the Court TV Podcast features a motion hearing from 2/26/2025, where Donna Adel...
Feb 27, 2025•3 hr 10 min
LA DA Nathan Hochman recounted five different stories the Menendez Brothers told as he explained why his office did not support a new trial for the convicted killers. Plus, the latest on the search for a woman accused of killing a California fire captain. For more episodes, CLICK HERE. ( https://www.courttv.com/trials/opening-statements-with-julie-grant/?itm_campaign=menu ) Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/ Join the Investigation Newsletter https://www.courttv.com/em...
Feb 26, 2025•44 min
Former LAPD Detective Mark Fuhrman who worked on the case against OJ Simpson for the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman shares his perspective on the trial and why OJ was acquitted. To watch more, CLICK HERE. ( https://www.courttv.com/tag/oj-simpson/ ) Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/ Join the Investigation Newsletter https://www.courttv.com/email/ Court TV Podcast https://www.courttv.com/podcast/ FOLLOW THE CASE: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/court...
Feb 25, 2025•44 min
Vinnie Politan delves into the discovery of unknown DNA evidence at the scene of the Idaho student murders. This new DNA finding raises questions about its possible impact on the case against Bryan Kohberger, the primary suspect. Vinnie examines how this evidence could influence the defense's strategy and the prosecution's approach, considering the challenges it brings in linking Kohberger to the crime scene. To catch up on the facts, CLICK HERE. ( https://www.courttv.com/tag/bryan-kohberger/ ) ...
Feb 22, 2025•44 min
Zachary Hughes, a Juilliard-trained concert pianist, stands trial on charges that he brutally murdered a woman whose body was found surrounded by rose petals. Christina Parcell was in the midst of a bitter child custody battle when she was found with approximately thirty-one stab wounds in her home, but what would lead Hughes to commit such a heinous act? This episode of the Court TV Podcast features Hughes’ testimony from 2/19/2025 as he tells the jury his side of the story. For more on the Ros...
Feb 20, 2025•2 hr 20 min
On this episode of the Opening Statements with Julie Grant Podcast, Jessica Barnes' mother tells Julie Grant about the warning signs that made her concerned for her daughter, the accuser drops lawsuit against Jay-Z and Diddy, Bryan Kohberger's defense team raises concerns about unidentified blood at the crime scene, and Luigi Mangione makes his first public statement. To catch up on the facts, CLICK HERE. ( https://www.courttv.com/trials/opening-statements-with-julie-grant/?itm_campaign=menu ) W...
Feb 19, 2025•43 min
The new limited series “Trial & Error: Why Did O.J. Win?” explores the most unforgettable moments from the O.J. Simpson murder trial as Court TV’s Michael Ayala asks the question that’s been on our minds for thirty years – why did O.J. win? The premiere episode details the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman, featuring interviews with investigators, family, and friends about the aftermath and O.J. Simpson's charges. To watch more, CLICK HERE. ( https://www.courttv.com/trials/trial-an...
Feb 18, 2025•45 min
Vinnie Politan examines the evidence in Megan Boswell's trial and concludes that justice was served for 15-month-old Evelyn with the verdict. Megan Boswell was found guilty of murdering her daughter, Evelyn, after her body was discovered in a trash can. To catch up on the facts, CLICK HERE. ( https://www.courttv.com/tag/megan-boswell/ ) Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/ Join the Investigation Newsletter https://www.courttv.com/email/ Court TV Podcast https://www.cour...
Feb 15, 2025•54 min
Over thirty years ago O.J. Simpson, a star on the football field and the screen, stood trial for the brutal murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman, his ex-wife and her friend. The trial attracted massive media attention as people worldwide tuned in to watch a not-guilty verdict that stunned many. This episode features the opening statement from O.J. Simpson’s defense, known by many as the “dream team,” who managed to get an acquittal despite overwhelming evidence against Simpson. For mo...
Feb 13, 2025•3 hr 25 min
Vinnie Politan delves into the escalating legal battle between actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, co-stars of "It Ends With Us." Lively has accused Baldoni of sexual harassment and orchestrating a smear campaign against her. In response, Baldoni filed a $400 million lawsuit against Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and their publicist, alleging defamation and extortion. The video looks into the complicated allegations and the evidence provided by each side. It also explores the broader eff...
Feb 08, 2025•44 min
In January 2017 celebrity stylist Fabio Sementilli was fatally stabbed in his own home. Five months later his wife, Monica, and her secret boyfriend, Robert Baker, were charged with his murder. Authorities allege Monica planned the killing for Fabio's $1.6 million life insurance policy. This episode of the Court TV Podcast takes you inside the courtroom as the victim’s son, Luigi Sementilli, takes the stand to testify against his stepmother. For more on the Celebrity Stylist Murder Trial, Click ...
Feb 06, 2025•2 hr 29 min
Julie Grant examines whether Collin Griffith is a troubled victim of circumstance or a savage killer as he stands trial for his mother's murder. Plus, the details of the plea agreement Natalie Cochran turned down. To catch up on the facts, CLICK HERE. ( https://www.courttv.com/tag/collin-griffith/ ) Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/ Join the Investigation Newsletter https://www.courttv.com/email/ Court TV Podcast https://www.courttv.com/podcast/ FOLLOW THE CASE: Face...
Feb 04, 2025•43 min
In January 2022, Karen Read was accused of fatally striking her boyfriend, John O'Keefe, with her SUV. Her first trial resulted in a mistrial. Vinnie Politan analyzes the evidence presented in court filings for Karen Read's retrial. To catch up on the facts, CLICK HERE. ( https://www.courttv.com/tag/karen-read/ ) Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/ Join the Investigation Newsletter https://www.courttv.com/email/ Court TV Podcast https://www.courttv.com/podcast/ FOLLOW ...
Feb 01, 2025•44 min
On the night of November 6, 2021, Grammy-nominated rapper and actor Rakim Mayers, better known as A$AP Rocky, got into an argument with his childhood friend, Terell Ephron, outside a Hollywood hotel. Ephron says Rocky pulled out a gun and shot at him. Now, the embattled rapper stands trial for felony assault and faces up to twenty-four years in prison if convicted. This episode takes you inside the courtroom with opening statements in The Trial of A$AP Rocky from 1/24/2025. For more on the Trial...
Jan 30, 2025•2 hr 52 min
Julie Grant takes a close look at the case and opening statements as rapper A$AP Rocky stands trial on gun charges. Plus, an officer accidentally shoots a man with his own gun in this episode of Opening Statements. To catch up on the facts, CLICK HERE. ( https://www.courttv.com/trials/opening-statements-with-julie-grant/?itm_campaign=menu ) Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/ Join the Investigation Newsletter https://www.courttv.com/email/ Court TV Podcast https://www....
Jan 28, 2025•43 min
Four University of Idaho students were brutally murdered in their home in November 2022, sparking a high-profile investigation. DNA evidence became a key factor in the case, with investigators linking DNA found at the crime scene to suspect Bryan Kohberger. This connection was established through forensic genealogy, comparing DNA to a public ancestry database. Vinnie Politan examines the meticulous process and its role in identifying Kohberger. To catch up on the facts, CLICK HERE. ( https://www...
Jan 25, 2025•44 min
Thirty years ago the trial of the century unfolded on televisions across the world. OJ Simpson, a star on the football field and the screen, stood trial for the brutal murders of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, aspiring actor Ron Goldman. It was one of the biggest cases in Court TV's history and ended with one of the most stunning verdicts of all time. This episode of the Court TV Podcast features the prosecution’s opening statement in full from 1/24/1995. For more on the Tria...
Jan 23, 2025•3 hr 41 min
As the prosecution prepares to rest its case-in-chief, Julie Grant's top story examines whether they've proven Natalie Cochran poisoned her husband. This episode also explores the TikTok legal battle, a new Susan Smith call released, and two critical hearings this week in Bryan Kohberger's murder case. To catch up on episodes of Opening Statements with Julie Grant, CLICK HERE. ( https://www.courttv.com/trials/opening-statements-with-julie-grant/?itm_campaign=menu ) Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Strea...
Jan 22, 2025•43 min
Vinnie Politan investigates the potential for Wendi Adelson to face charges in connection with the murder of her ex-husband, Dan Markel. This episode delves into the involvement of Wendi's brother, Charlie Adelson, who has been charged in the murder-for-hire plot. Politan examines Wendi's actions and statements, including her mention of Charlie to the police, raising questions about her possible knowledge or involvement in the crime. The investigation also explores the dynamics within the Adelso...
Jan 18, 2025•44 min
Less than two years after the suspicious death of her husband Pharmacist Natalie Cochran pleaded guilty to running a Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors, including her late husband’s parents, out of millions of dollars. Now, prosecutors say she poisoned him with insulin in an attempt to hide the multi-million-dollar scheme she was running. This episode of the Court TV Podcast takes you inside the courtroom for the Ponzi Scheme Murder Trial with opening statements from 1/15/2025. Hear both side...
Jan 16, 2025•31 min
